2025 Maryland Permit Test 3
The following questions are from real DMV written tests. These are some of the actual permit questions you will face in Maryland. Each permit practice test question has three answer choices. Select one answer for each question and select "grade this section." You can find this button at the bottom of the drivers license quiz. For a complete list of questions and answers for Maryland please visit https://staging.dmvwrittentest.cheat-sheets.com/en/maryland/car.
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1. Which of the following driving skills are affected by the use of alcohol and/or drugs?
Explanation
Any amount of alcohol acts as a depressant, slowing the function of the nervous system. It will reduce a person's alertness and ability to concentrate, increase their reaction time, and drastically reduce their coordination.
2. When turning left at an intersection:
Explanation
Drivers making left turns must yield to oncoming traffic that is traveling straight. Drivers must always yield to pedestrians.
3. Excessive speed:
Explanation
Excessive speed is one of the most common contributing factors to vehicle crashes. Excessive speed does not save time and often leads to high-risk decision-making.
4. When preparing to drive, you should:
Explanation
Before you drive, both you and your vehicle should be ready. You must have a valid learner's permit or driver license and vehicle registration card in your possession. You should properly adjust your seat and mirrors and ensure that all passengers are wearing a seat belt before driving.
5. As you enter into a roundabout, you should slow down and:
Explanation
When entering a roundabout, you must yield to pedestrians, bicyclists, and traffic already in the roundabout.
6. The driver ahead of you stops at a crosswalk. What should you do?
Explanation
You must not pass a vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. There may be pedestrians crossing the street that you cannot see. Instead, stop, proceeding only after all pedestrians have crossed.
7. If you come up behind a vehicle stopped at a crosswalk, you:
Explanation
A driver may not pass any vehicle that is stopped at a crosswalk. Drivers must yield to pedestrians any time they enter the roadway.
8. If a road is slippery, maintain a following distance that is:
Explanation
You need a longer distance to stop your vehicle on a slippery road than you do on a dry road. Maintain an increased following distance when driving on slippery roads.
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